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February 26, 2019 • Homemidifier News

How to Clean a Humidifier?

Investing in a humidifier can be the smartest decision you can make to improve your indoor quality. It is an excellent tool with tons of benefits! It moistens the air inside the house and makes it easier to breathe. However, it won’t be on its maximum performance if you are not going to clean it. So, how do you clean a humidifier and what are the things you need to do? Thankfully, humidifiers are not that complicated, and you don’t have to be an expert to get started!

Why Do You Need to Keep Humidifier Clean?

Just like any appliance, not properly cleaning your humidifier won’t make it last longer. A dirty humidifier can spread potentially harmful bacteria into the air. Without the proper cleaning and disinfection, the water inside the humidifier can stagnate and build up hard minerals. It can be released into the air and breathe by you and your family members.

It doesn’t just contaminate the quality of your indoor air, but it can also promote negative health symptoms. In most cases, respiratory problems can happen when exposed to contaminated air for a long period of time.

What You Will Need?

Keeping the humidifiers clean is easy with a little effort and essentials that are already in your household. As a start you need the following:

Hydrogen peroxide

White vinegar

Clean towels

Soft-bristle brush

Goggles and gloves

A lot of water

Steps to Follow

Step # 1. Unplug your humidifier and disassemble it properly. Get rid of the water on the water tank and unlock the other removable parts from the base. If you don’t know how, then you can check the manual provided by the manufacturer.

Step # 2: Start pouring the white vinegar into the base and let it fills the whole area. Place the other washable parts into a larger container and let it soak to vinegar. Keep it for 30 minutes and later breakdown the build-up with your soft brush. This clears away all the residue stuck in all the parts of your humidifier.

Step # 3: Use water to rinse the base, other components and the tank. Shake everything and use a fresh towel to wipe it out. It may take quite some time before the smell of the vinegar dissipates so lay it down to dry.

Step # 4: Once all the parts have dried completely, you can assemble it and resume its use. Make sure to add fresh water and enjoy the effects of soothing and fresh humidity in your home.

Following regular maintenance, a routine is necessary for all humidifiers. It helps you to preserve its use and let it work for years to come. After all, the last thing you want is for it to spread out harmful bacteria and mould into the air.